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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
173.42 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 4,23,127
Active cases stand at 0.99%
Recovery Rate currently at 97.82%
82,817 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,17,60,458
27,409 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
75.30 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 12,29,536 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
Government to open 25000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras to make medicines available at affordable prices
“Jan Aushadhi Kendras have given new strength to the middle class of the country by savings of Rs. 20,000 crores”
"The target is to increase the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to 25,000 Kendras"
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech at Red Fort said that the government has plans to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras' from 10,000 to 25,000.
He said Jan Aushadhi Kendras given a new power to the people special the middle class. If someone is diagnose with diabetes then a monthly bill of Rs. 3000 get accrued.
Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the medicines that cost Rs 100, we are giving it at Rs 10 to Rs 15," he said.
The Government will launch Vishwakarma scheme with an allocation of ₹13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills. He said the government is working to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra'  from 10,000 to 25,000.
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Ministry of Defence
STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE VISITS INS CHILKA ON 23 AUG 21
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence  visited the prestigious ab-initio sailors training establishment of Indian Navy, INS Chilka on 23 Aug 21.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence  is a Department Related Standing Committee  of selected members of parliament for legislative oversight of the defence policies and decision making of the Ministry of Defence .
INS Chilka is the only ab-initio training establishment of the Indian Navy, which trains more than 6600 raw recruits annually to make them able bodied sailors.
The Committee headed by Shri Jual Oram, Hon'ble Chairman of the SCOD & Hon'ble Members of Parliament were given a presentation to apprise the SCOD on the revamping of training for Defence personnel in the light of latest technological advancements.
The presentation was followed by discussion of the Committee members with Rear Admiral Kapil Moahan Dhir, Joint Secretary , MoD and Rear Admiral TVN Prasanna, VSM, Chief Staff Officer , Headquarters Southern Naval Command, Kochi along with Commodore NP Pradeep, Commanding Officer INS Chilka. The SCOD members appreciated the training methodology and the efforts taken by the Indian Navy.
The SCOD members paid respects to fallen sailors at 'Prerna Sthal' the war memorial in remembrance of the illustrious alumni of INS Chilka, who made the supreme sacrifice, by laying down their lives for the motherland. They later visited various training facilities, and accommodation blocks of the trainees.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – January, 2023
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the Ministry Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month.
The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2023 increased by 0.5 points and stood at 132.8 . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.38 per cent with respect to previous month compared to decrease of 0.24 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Housing group contributing 0.40 percentage points to the total change. At item level, House rent, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Cow Milk, Apple, Banana, Orange, Brinjal, Lady Finger, Kundru, Cumin Seed/Jira, Egg Hen, Cooked Meal, Pan Finished, Zarda, Medicine Allopathic, Toilet Soap, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Potato, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Peas, Onion, Capsicum, French Beans, Green Coriander Leaves, Radish, Tomato, Soyabean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Poultry Chicken, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Coimbatore recorded a maximum increase of 3 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.1 points, 14 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 39 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Labac- Silchar recorded a maximum decrease of 1.5 points. Among others, 4 centers recorded decrease between 1 to 1.3 points and 21 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of five centers index remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 6.16 per cent compared to 5.50 per cent for the previous month and 5.84 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.69 per cent against 4.10 per cent of the previous month and 6.22 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW 
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for December, 2022 and January, 2023
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Groups
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December, 2022
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January, 2023
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I
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Food & Beverages
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132.0
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131.8
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II
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Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
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149.2
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151.4
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III
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Clothing & Footwear
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132.8
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132.8
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IV
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Housing
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121.0
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123.4
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V
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Fuel & Light
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177.8
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177.9
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VI
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Miscellaneous
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130.0
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130.2
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General Index
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132.3
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132.8
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of February, 2023 will be released on Friday, 31st March, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Minister says government committed to good Governance and transparency in sports bodies
Minister of State  Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has emphasized transparency and good governance in sports bodies and said the government is committed to ensure ‘clean sports’. In a meeting with a delegation of International Olympic Committee  he said not only is a pool of players being created but also the government is trying to create a Coach Bank to provide proper training facilities to sportspersons.
A delegation of International Olympic Committee  Olympic Council of Asia  and IOA led by IOC President Dr Thomas Bach here today called on the Minister. During their hour long meeting both sides discussed matters relating to sports promotion and development, good governance and how to further strengthen the relations with the international Sports bodies.
Col Rajyvardhan Rathore briefed the visiting delegation about the efforts made by Government of India to involve people at the grassroots level in promoting sports as a movement. In this regard he referred to recently concluded Khelo India School Games to spot the sporting talent at an early age. He said similar competitions would be organized in future at College and University level. Underlining the importance of good governance in Sports Bodies the Minister said government with the help of Indian Olympic Association has prepared a Sports Code to bring transparency in functioning of the National Sports Federations , fair selection of players for competitions and accountability for proper utilization of funding to sports bodies by the government. He said government is making all efforts to make Sports Federations accountable for on and off the field performance. He said the government is committed to provide all facilities and funding for development and promotion of sports in the country. He also said ’Make in India’ is a successful program and the government will try to make India into a manufacturing hub for sports. Rathore categorically mentioned that his ministry has zero tolerance for substance abuse or for cheating in sports.
IOC President Dr Thomas Bach appreciated the initiatives taken by the Indian Government to bring transparency and good governance in sports. He said IOC is happy that Indian government has categorical views on ‘clean sports’. Dr Bach proposed that a 4 member group consisting of representatives of government, IOC, IOA and OCA be formed which could suggest the roadmap for sports development in India.
Shri Narinder Batra President of Indian Olympic Association assured the government of all support in matters of good governance, transparency and in implementing the sports code and said there would be no compromise on good governance matters.
Ministry of Defence
Shri Jagan Mohan Reddy, Hon'ble Chief Minister Formally Dedicates INS Visakhapatnam to the City of Destiny
Shri Jagan Mohan Reddy Hon'ble CM of Andhra Pradesh dedicated INS Visakhapatnam, the indigenously designed and constructed guided-missile stealth destroyer named after the City of Destiny – Visakhapatnam, in a formal ceremony held at Naval Dockyard on 27 Feb 22. The ship is on her maiden visit to the port for participating in the PFR and MILAN 2022.
INS Visakhapatnam is the lead ship of P15B class of guided missile stealth destroyers and was commissioned on 21 Nov 21. The ship symbolises India's matured shipbuilding capability and quest for the Make in India initiative towards achieving 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. The crew of the ship abides by her motto 'Yasho Labhasva' - a sanskrit phrase that translates to 'Attain Glory'. It embodies the indomitable spirit and capability of this mighty ship to achieve success and glory in every endeavour. The motto inspires her crew to surmount all odds and uphold the glory of the Ship, Service and Nation always.
The Hon'ble CM took a short tour of the ship and interacted with crew after the Dedication ceremony.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM urges people to take the pledge to save every drop of water on World Water Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to take the pledge to save every drop of water on World Water Day. On this occassion, he has also appreciated all those individuals and organisations who are working towards saving water.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"Over the last few years, it is heartening to see water conversation become a mass movement, with innovative efforts taking place in all parts of the nation. I would like to appreciate all those individuals and organisations who are working towards saving water."
"अद्भिः सर्वाणि भूतानि जीवन्ति प्रभवन्ति च।।
On World Water Day, let’s reaffirm our pledge to save every drop of water. Our nation is undertaking numerous measures like Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure water conservation and access to clean drinking water for our citizens."
"माताओं और बहनों के जीवन को आसान बनाने में जल जीवन मिशन अत्यंत प्रभावी साबित हो रहा है। जन–जन की भागीदारी से घर-घर नल से जल पहुंचाने का संकल्प पूरा होगा।"
"Together, let’s further water conservation and contribute to a sustainable planet. Every drop saved helps our people and enhances our progress."
Ministry of Defence
Workshop on Cyber Security Framework - 2018
(A workshop on Cyber Security Framework for Department of Defence was organised by DDP, Ministry of Defence. The workshop was inaugurated by RakshaMantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman.
During her address, Smt Sitharaman stressed upon the fact that Defence sector is more prone to the cyber threats and hence it becomes important to safeguard our cyberspace with anticipation of possible attacks. The RakshaMantri congratulated Department of Defence Production for formulating Cyber Security Framework for DDPand also establishing Cyber Security Cells at various levels to handle cyber security related issues. She further touched upon the requirement of creating the work force in all establishments in accordance with the nation’s vision to become a dominant force in cyber space.
Earlier addressing the participants Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar emphasised that all Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factories are increasingly relying on Information Technology. However, any compromise in Information and Cyber Security in Defence Production environment can have far reaching consequences on effectiveness of our defence forces and national security. Therefore, it is important to establish a strong, robust and resilient cyber security infrastructure on priority basis.
Joint Secretary and Chief Information Security Officer of DDP, Dr Amit Sahai who welcomed the participants to the workshop, explained that this one day workshop has been organised by the Ministry of Defence to bring in synchronised approach for cyber security based on frame work document released by the Department of Defence Production in 2018. The framework which is in line with National policies & guidelines, provides a common mechanism for all organisations to describe their current cyber security posture & the target area for cyber security, identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement and continuously assess progress towards the target area. More than 100 Chief Information Security officers from Directorate General Quality Assurance , Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance , Directorate of Standardisation, Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factories are participating in the workshop.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY ODISHA
DEDICATE SOME PART OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL TIME TO SERVING THE UNSERVED OR UNDERPRIVILEGED: PRESIDENT MURMU TO LAW STUDENTS
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the convocation of National Law University Odisha at Cuttack today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s freedom struggle was led by qualified lawyers. It shows that a large number of lawyers from those generations were filled with the spirit of sacrifice for the nation. Remembering Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das, popularly referred to as Madhu-Barrister, she said that his birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Lawyers Day’ in Odisha. She said that for the people of Odisha, ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ and ‘Madhu-Barrister’ are the two most respected icons of India's freedom struggle. Great freedom fighters and lawyers like them also upheld the ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity in order to build a progressive and cohesive society.
The President urged students to remain steadfast in observing the Constitutional ideals. She advised them to be sensitive to the priorities of the nation. She said that they should also make conscious efforts to contribute to those national priorities.
Referring to the motto ‘Satye Sthito Dharmah’ of the National Law University Odisha, which means ‘Dharma is firmly rooted in Satya or Truth’, the President said that in ancient India the two words frequently used to describe courts were ‘Dharmasabha’ and ‘Dharmadhikarana’. For today’s modern India, our Dharma is contained in the Constitution of India, which is the supreme law of the land. She said that the entire legal fraternity, including the young students passing out today, must abide by the Constitution as their sacred text.
The President said that giving equal opportunity and respect to the vulnerable segments of our population, including women, should be the highest priority for every Indian who is in a position to help fellow citizens. A very large number of our under-privileged and vulnerable fellow citizens don’t even know about their rights and entitlements, nor do they have the means to move the courts to seek relief or justice. She told students that it is their duty to dedicate some part of their professional time to serving the unserved or underprivileged. She urged them to devote at least a small part of their professional activities to helping the poor and the weak with a sense of genuine compassion. It is rightly said that law is not just a career, it is a calling, she added.
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Ministry of Steel
Union Minister of Steel Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveils the new logo of NMDC
New logo manifests company’s vision of NMDC 2.0; Communicates the responsibilities of NMDC towards mining in harmony with nature and people
Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled the new logo of NMDC at New Delhi today. On this occasion, Sh. Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Sh. Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC and other officials of Ministry of Steel and NMDC were also present.
The Minister congratulated Team NMDC on their dynamic new logo and added that the unveiling of the logo is a seminal part of the journey of any organization, symbolizing its values and goals. “We have seen the NMDC’s evolution from its early days and its earlier logo symbolized the journey of India in the last 75 years, where India was growing with a focus on reducing its dependence and becoming self-reliant.”, the Minister mentioned while highlighting the significance of the old logo.
The Union Minister said that NMDC's new logo represents how India's largest producer of iron ore, is all set for the mining at a global scale in a sustainable and green environment. This logo communicates the responsibilities of NMDC towards mining in harmony with nature and people, towards ensuring mineral security & building mineral accountability, and towards infusing self-reliance in our sector.
“India’s position in the world has seen a transformation from a developing nation to a developed one due to herculean efforts of the Prime Minister of India. India’s position has also improved from being a follower to that of a leader”, the Minister added. He also highlighted that India is at an inflection point where the nation as a whole is ready to take up not just the responsibilities of its citizens but also at global level.
While highlighting the achievements of NMDC, the minister said that the NMDC has achieved a record-breaking production for the period up to July 2023 and has already crossed 40 MT of annual production last year.
On this occasion, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Sh, Nagendra Nath Sinha also congratulated NMDC for their forward-looking new logo which symbolizes their harmonious relationship with nature. He also mentioned that NMDC will play an important role in realizing the National Steel Policy, 2017 to create a self-sufficient industry that is technologically advanced, globally competitive and promotes inclusive growth.
Earlier, the CMD, NMDC, during his welcome address, spoke about how the new logo is a manifestation of NMDC’s vision of NMDC 2.0. He said that “As a homage to our heritage, we have retained the blue cog representing the mineral mining cycle, symbolizing the steadfastness and trust we have earned over the decades”. At the center of the logo, a hand cradling the earth signifies NMDC’s commitment towards sustainable & responsible mining and also the global aspirations. The vibrant green color symbolizes growth, renewal, and harmony with nature.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.63/2018-CUSTOMS , dated 19th July, 2018 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 3rd August, 2018, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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51.95
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49.65
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2.
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Bahrain Dinar
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186.95
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175.00
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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53.65
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51.75
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4.
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Chinese Yuan
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10.20
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9.85
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Danish Kroner
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10.90
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10.50
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EURO
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81.20
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78.20
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Hong Kong Dollar
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8.90
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8.55
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8.
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Kuwait Dinar
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233.60
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218.60
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New Zealand Dollar
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47.60
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45.45
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.50
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8.20
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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91.20
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88.00
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Qatari Riyal
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19.35
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18.30
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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18.85
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17.65
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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51.00
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49.20
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South African Rand
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5.35
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5.00
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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7.90
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7.60
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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70.30
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67.55
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18.
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UAE Dirham
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19.25
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18.05
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19.
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US Dollar
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69.25
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67.55
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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62.45
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60.10
Ministry of Finance
Gross non-performing assets  improves from 11.33% in FY2017-18, to 13.52% in FY2018-19, to 14.69% in FY2019-20
As per Reserve Bank of India  data, recovery made by public sector banks  during the financial year as a percentage of gross non-performing assets  as on beginning of the financial year  has improved from 11.33% in FY2017-18, to 13.52% in FY2018-19, to 14.69% in FY2019-20. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
In FY2020-21, the Minister stated, despite widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and its cascading effect on the actions in respect of recovery measures, the recovery during the financial year as a percentage of gross NPA as on beginning of the financial year was still at 12.28%.
On the steps taken by the Government for loan recovery from the wilful defaulters, the Minister stated that as per the inputs received from the Enforcement Directorate, it has attached assets worth Rs. 19,111 crore, up to 23.3.2022, under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 in certain cases of loan fugitives, which is 84.61% of the defrauded amount of Rs. 22,586 crore in these cases. Further, out of these attached assets, assets worth Rs. 15,113 crore, which is 66.91% of the defrauded amount, has been restituted to PSBs.
Giving more information with regard to loan recovery from the wilful defaulters, the Minister stated that as per RBI's Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters, dated 1.7.2015, banks are required to take steps to initiate the legal process, wherever warranted, against the borrowers/ guarantors for recovery of dues. Further, they may also initiate criminal proceedings against wilful defaulters, wherever necessary. In line with these instructions, banks initiate recovery process under various recovery mechanisms, such as filing of a suit in civil courts or in the Debts Recovery Tribunals, action under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, filing of cases in the National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and through sale of NPAs.
Moreover, the Minister stated, to deter wilful defaulters, as per RBI's instructions, wilful defaulters are not sanctioned any additional facilities by banks, non-banking financial companies  or financial institutions, and their unit is debarred from floating new ventures for five years. Further, vide Securities and Exchange Board of India   Regulations, 2016, wilful defaulters and companies with wilful defaulters as promoters/ directors have been debarred from accessing capital markets to raise funds. In addition, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has debarred wilful defaulters from participating in the insolvency resolution process.